Warehouse Associate

Warehouse AssociateThe Warehouse Associate plays a key role in maintaining existing customer relationships and is responsible for entry-level warehouse operations and in-store activities for our retail and food service customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service, a high energy level, and able to excel working in a small team environment. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work.Essential FunctionsReceive weekly product deliveries and stocking coolerProper rotation of perishable items to ensure first in-first out inventory movementPick and pack orders for customer deliveryComplete daily food safety and sanitation activitiesMonitor cooler temperatureProperly rotate and stock retail products, cooler stock, and service cases, ensuring back stock is worked into the appropriate location.Complete pricing of retail items, including backstockReview expiration dates on all products and note short-coded products (10-day sheets)Set up the deli display case, ensuring the full product line is displayed, priced, and fully facedClean and maintain retail showcases, including glass, risers, and shelvesUpdate and re-stock any POS materialsBuild awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling.Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned.Minimum RequirementsJob RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent, including basic math and reasoningAbility to speak and read English1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse, or a similar roleBasic computer skillsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for a minimum of 4 hoursAbility to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlAbility to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.Working ConditionsAbility to work in a refrigerated/freezer environmentTraining Requirements (provided)Basic food safety and sanitationFamiliarity with the product lineGeneral warehouse operations (e.g., use of pallet jack, proper lifting techniques, etc.)Location: Itasca, ILTime Type: Full timeDepartment: Chicagoland Deli Provisions Hub